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1. How do I pay my ticket?

You may pay your check by mail, on line or in person before your court date. You must wait at least 10 days after receiving your ticket to contact the Court or to pay online. You can view payment information on the Ticket Information page.

2. Can I make partial payments on my ticket or set up a payment plan?

No. The Court cannot accept partial payments. You may contact the Court to request an extension if needed.

3. If I come to Court and the officer does not show up will my ticket be dropped?

No. The date indicated on your ticket is your Initial Appearance Date. This is your opportunity to admit or deny charges against you. The officer is not required to appear at this hearing and charges will not be dropped if he/she is not present.

4. What if I want to contest/deny the ticket?

You must appear in Court on the date and time indicated at the bottom of the ticket. If you plead "Not Guilty" at that time a trial date will be set for you at a later date, usually the following month. Trials are held one evening per month at 6 p.m. The officer is required to appear for the trial date.

5. I want or am required to appear in Court but am unable to on the date indicated on my ticket. What can I do?

Continuances must be arranged and approved by the Court at least 5 days before your scheduled Court date. Defendants must contact the Court in writing or by mail. You are allowed one continuance. 

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6. I’m interested in the Deferral Program, how do I sign up?

If you have had no moving violations anywhere within the last 2 years and no major violations (i.e.: OWI, Driving While Suspended) or suspensions with the last 5, you probably qualify for the program. You do not need to contact the court for an application. Your ticket will automatically be processed and reviewed by the Prosecutor’s office to determine if you qualify.

If you do, information and paperwork will be sent to you. If you think you are interested and you think you qualify, you do not need to do anything. Simply wait to pay your ticket until you receive the information by mail and follow instructions at that time.

Please note: the deferral program is not free or nor does it lower cost. The fee for a Local Ordinance Violation or State Infraction Deferral is $252.50. For State Infractions contact the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office. For more information, click here.